Virginia Simmons (Forshee), 79, of Pittsburg, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Rowlett, Texas. Virginia was born August 16, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, to Virginia and Claude Jacobs. She attended Bryan Adams High School and received her teaching degree from North Texas State University. During her 30-year teaching career, she taught Home Economics for the Dallas, Ranger, Rotan, and Reagan County Independent School Districts. Over the years, Virginia said she enjoyed driving the bus to take students to their many sporting events and UIL competitions.

Her impact on hundreds of young lives is immeasurable and will continue to resonate for decades. Her dedication to education was a profession and a passion, and she leaves behind an incredible legacy.

In her spare time, Virginia loved cooking, sewing, volunteering at her church, spending time with family, reading, and playing dominos, especially chicken foot. She also enjoyed watching football and baseball, cheering for the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers.

Virginia is survived by her son, Michael Forshee, his wife, Joy, and her granddaughter, Cassidy, of Forney, Texas. Her daughter-in-law is Jennifer Forshee, and her grandchildren are Avery and Ian from Shenandoah, Texas. Virginia cherished her grandchildren, all of whom brought her immense joy and pride.

Also survived by stepdaughters Deborah (Terry) Younggren from Artesia, New Mexico. Lamona Poyner from Stockton, Missouri. Terrie (Mace) Hooley from Tuscola, Texas. And many beloved Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray Simmons, her parents, Claude and Virginia Jacobs, and most recently her son Jim Forshee.

A Celebration of Life for Virginia will be held on January 18, 2025, at 10:00 am at Dallas College Eastfield Campus G Building Room G101-102.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Virginia’s name to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.

We invite you to join us in honoring her memory.